darren gersh joins us from virginia. darren. >> reporter: susie, we're here in woodbridge, virginia, which is considered a swing aa in a key swing state. and it's a state that alsong surprised the candidates this election. after the voting here is over, you'll be hearing a lot more about the fiscal cliff, those automatic spending cuts and tax increases scheduled to take effect on january 1. you'd think the fiscal cliff would be a huge issue here. virginia depends heavily on defense spending and is facing massive cuts if congress doesn't act. but sequestration, the official word for the fiscal cliff cuts, hasn't been a campaign issue. >> th tried to play sequestration and blame it on each other, and i don't think it had any traction whatsoever. most people don't know what it is and they blame both parties for it. >> reporter: vors here aree more concerned about everyday economics. >> mainly, i want change in the economy, like better prices on gas and food. i want to make sure my job is secure. >> i'm looking at my grandki